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Article: EPA ENCOURAGES AMERICANS TO BRING THEIR GREEN TO WORK - NEW ENERGY STAR ONLINE TOOL PROVIDES EMPLOYEES WITH WORKPLACE ENERGY SAVING TIPS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- September 9, 2008
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The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following press release:
Today, EPA revealed a new online tool, Energy Star @ Work, to provide Americans with tips and information on how to save energy and protect the environment in the workplace. Energy use in commercial buildings and manufacturing plants accounts for nearly half of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 50 percent of energy consumption nationwide. With the average American worker spending almost 8 hours a day at their place of employment, the workplace offers a unique opportunity for people to make a significant impact in the fight against climate change.
"Millions of Americans are already doing their part to save energy ...